Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC

Ryan Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC in Sioux Falls, SD, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience as a broker associate at The Experience Real Estate since 2017. Outside of financial advising, Wilhelm serves as an assistant coach for the Jefferson High School track and field team. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit advisory services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based approach and customizes client portfolios primarily using ETFs and options, supported by a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Skraban is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at APW Capital Inc, Delta Securities Company, and First Financial Strategies, LLC. He is also a managing member of Alternative Investment Advisors and a co-owner of First Financial Strategies, where he is involved in sales and support of insurance products. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services. The firm employs a team-based approach and customizes client portfolios using a variety of investment methods, emphasizing ETFs and options.

Lida Phillips is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Proficient Processing, LLC, Orange County Public Schools, and the University of Central Florida. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm customizes asset allocations primarily using ETFs and options and offers educational seminars and workshops for groups seeking general investment instruction.

Thomas Hood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is a managing member and investment advisor at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2013. Mr. Hood also has involvement with First Financial Strategies, supporting insurance sales through its affiliated entities. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services. The firm employs a team-based approach and customizes portfolios using a range of investment models that emphasize ETFs, options, and other asset classes.

Dwight Dykstra is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 43 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC and has held roles at several firms including Florida Financial Consulting LLC, First Financial Strategies, LLC, and Aegis Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of traditional advisory work, Mr. Dykstra is a managing director for Storage Units Alternative Income Fund, LLC and is involved in consulting and managing alternative income funds related to assisted living facilities. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a team approach to customize portfolio allocations, emphasizing ETFs and options alongside other asset classes, and offers complimentary educational seminars for clients and groups.

Eric Hultgren is an investment advisor representative at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Alternative Investment Advisors since 2022. Prior to this, he served with the Social Security Administration and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. Outside of his advisory role, he currently works as a Claims Technical Expert at the Social Security Administration, assisting beneficiaries with their claims. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a team-based approach and emphasizes customized asset allocation with portfolios that include ETFs, options, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Braden Smidt is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Swenson Wealth Management and several other financial firms. Outside of his advisory work, he provides assistance with estate planning and client insurance needs through Swenson Wealth Management and offers administrative support to Skyline Capital, LLC. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using ETFs, options, and other securities, and offers educational seminars to support client investment knowledge.

Mark Kontz is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Swenson Wealth Management and Gradient Advisors, LLC, and operates Financial Distributors, LLC, where he is president. Kontz also supports capital raising and administrative functions for Skyline Capital, LLC. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using ETFs, options, and other securities, and offers educational seminars for groups seeking investment instruction.

Michael Teslow is an investment advisor representative at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Aegis Wealth Management and Vision Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in nutritional supplement sales through Max One Nutrition LLC and serves as president of Cowmazing, LLC, a recreational real estate ownership. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA and employee benefit plan advisory, and third-party manager referral services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a team-based approach with customized asset allocation strategies emphasizing ETFs and options, and offers educational seminars for investors.

Kathryn Swanson is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Swenson Wealth Management, LifePlan Financial, and Bolton and Menk, Inc., as well as multiple engagements with Camp Shamineau. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a team-based approach to customize portfolios primarily through ETFs and options, supplemented by educational seminars and workshops.

Travis Krueger is a financial advisor with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Skyline Capital, LLC, Swenson Investments & Commodities, Aegis Wealth Management, and Vision Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Krueger is involved in several real estate development and consulting ventures, including ownership and management roles in local construction and development companies. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based approach, using customized asset allocation models that emphasize ETFs and options, and offers educational seminars alongside its investment services.